Jun 27, 2013

Lindsey Gayle Claytor, age 24, of Randolph, VA, born May 3, 1989 passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Wanda G. Claytor; two sisters, Jenna Leann Adams and Sally R. Wilmoth; one brother, Robbie Robinette; her devoted and loving friend, Juan Baltazar; paternal grandmother, Lula Bell Berkley; maternal grandfather, Ronnie Claytor; uncles Donnie...

Jun 26, 2013

James M. Garnett Jr., “Jay”, age 42, of Orange, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Jay was an Insurance Agent for Farm Bureau Insurance Company. He was a graduate of Emory and Henry College; a member of Beta Lambda Zeta; a member of the Ruritans, and a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his...

Jun 25, 2013

Freddie R. Gormus “Fox”, age 73, of Charlotte Court House, Va, formerly of Buckingham, Va, passed away, Tuesday, June 25, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Patty Langford Gormus; his children, Terry Gormus, Dwayne Gormus, Cindy Skeen Gordon, Timmy Gormus Vicky, and Melissa Robertson; grandchildren, Cameron Skeen, Chris Gormus, Jacob Andrews, and Holly Andrews; brothers, Ralph Gormus and...

Jun 24, 2013

Glen Ruben Dean, age 75, son of the late James H. and Rosa M. Dean, of Abilene, VA, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Ingram Dean; sons, Mike Dean and wife, Donna, Jeff Dean and wife, Marlo; grandchildren, Krystal D. Tucker and husband, Blake, Christopher Dean and fiancée,...

Jun 23, 2013

Katherine Dee Biddle, age 51, died suddenly at her home in Phenix, VA, on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She was a graduate of First Colonial High in Virginia Beach, VA. Over the years she has worked for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, Longwood College, Charlotte County School System, and Robbie’s Service Center. She is survived by her fiancé and...

Jun 22, 2013

Cornelia Estelle Dodson Baker, age 99, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013.Surviving are two sons, Richard D. Baker and wife, Nancy J. Baker, Glenn K. Baker and wife, Shirley K. Baker; a daughter-in-law, Gayle P. Baker; grandchildren, Cynthia Baker Towery and husband, Mark, Christopher Q. Baker and wife, Michelle, David Baker and wife, Cheryl, Daniel...

Jun 14, 2013

Edward Owen Newcomb, age 85, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Norma Newcomb; four sons, Ronnie Newcomb, Rocky Newcomb, Shane Newcomb, and Kevin Newcomb; one daughter, Wanda Blalock; two grandchildren, Tracy Newcomb and Paige Hamlett; two great-grandchildren, Amber Rickmond and Ryan Rickmond; three sisters, Ruth...

Jun 11, 2013

Mary Frances Hunt Canada went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George D. and Bess Spencer Hunt; and her brother, Richard Hunt. Mary Frances was born in Charleston, West, Virginia, on January 29, 1932. She graduated from Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, VA. Mary Frances formerly of Charleston,...

May 24, 2013

Daisy Fears, 94, of Charlotte Court House, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Wayland Nursing and Rehab in Keysville. She was born in Halifax County, VA on August 9th, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Puppy” Fears; her parents, George and Daisy Nichols; 3 brothers, Noel, James and Lacy Nichols; 3 sisters, Clara...

May 17, 2013

Irene Clay Newcomb, 88, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Amos and Ann Coates; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four children, Nathan Gail Newcomb, Jean Toone, David Newcomb, and Kitty Newcomb; two grandchildren, Michael Toone and JoAnn Coates.

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May 16, 2013

Butch Thaxton, 67, of Green Bay, VA formerly of Sissonville, WV, passed away, suddenly, Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home. He was the son of Okie and Mabel Thaxton. Butch was the owner of the former Shoney’s in Farmville, VA. Butch was the kindest man you would ever meet; he would give you the shirt off his back....

May 11, 2013

Frances Rutledge Seay age 80, of Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Red Oak, VA, passed away on May 11, 2013. She was a retired private duty nurse, who dedicated her life to caring for others. Frances was a member of the Chesterfield Police Citizens Academy, an avid gardener, and a devout Christian who kept a special place in her heart...

May 8, 2013

Hezekiah Banks Dodd, age 88, of Cullen, VA died May 8, 2013. He was a World War II Veteran and served in the 163rd Engineer Combat Battalion during the European Conflict. Hezzie was preceded in death by his loving first wife, Dorothy S. Dodd; brothers, James, Wesley and Eggleston Dodd; and a sister, Frances North. He is survived by...

May 8, 2013

Norma Inez Brown, age 91, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She is survived by a son, Billy P. Price and his wife, Karen K. Price of Charlotte Court House; a step-son Steve N. Brown of Washington State; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 4, 2013

Eva Foster Adams, age 83, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia Adams; a son, Donnie Adams and his wife, Joy; two grandchildren; a brother, Carlton Foster; and a sister, Dorothy Newcomb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wirt H. Adams. A funeral service will be...

May 1, 2013

Doris Vassar Wallace, age 87, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold N. Wallace. Doris is survived by her sons, Gilmer Ledbetter of Hewitt, Texas and James Lisa Wallace of Drakes Branch, VA; her daughters, Brenda Bill Kusterer of Quinton, VA, Kathy Bagby of Richmond, VA,...

Apr 28, 2013

Nancy D. Rowland, age 78, of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Nancy was born in Easton, PA, on January 10, 1935. She graduated from the college of William & Mary, Class of 1956. Nancy married William A. Rowland in California, on May 20, 1967. Prior to moving to Keysville, Nancy worked in France as a...

Apr 27, 2013

Richard Darrell Tharpe, age 51, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Nick Tharpe and T. J. Tharpe; his parents, Richard “Pete” and Gracie Tharpe; a sister, Gracie Newcomb; a special friend, Linda Bowman; and his riding buddies. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Edwards.

Apr 22, 2013

Carrie Lewis Baker Newcomb, 76, of Keysville, VA, departed her Earthly Home for a Heavenly Home on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Morgan Edison Baker and her mother, Melissa “Bill” Wilkins Baker. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clarence Thomas Newcomb; two daughters, Rhita N. Dudley and husband Aaron...

Apr 19, 2013

Arthur B. Layne, age 75, of Cullen Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013. Arthur lived life, loved life and shared life! After graduating from Randolph-Henry High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following, he became a pilot and taught several years at Randolph-Henry. He became a building contractor and a farmer growing tobacco, vegetables...